Beautiful Villa with Pool

Set in the natural beauty of the National Parco di Etna, Villa Segreta is an ideal destination for your “secret” holiday. The accommodation is made up of a comfortable apartment in a 300 year old restored Sicilian Winery The space Set in the natural beauty of the National Parco di Etna, Villa Segreta is an ideal destination for your “secret” holiday. The accommodation is made up of a comfortable apartment in a 300 year old restored Sicilian Farmhouse and Vinery. Set on two floors with an open galleried bedroom upstairs, oand a second bedroom and other facilities on the ground floor the holiday Villetta is ideally situated for holidays throughout the year. Summer and Winter! A beautiful private swimming pool is available for use from May to October and a cosy open fire available for those looking to use it as a base for skiing on Europe’s southern most ski runs (usually from December to February ). If you come in November, you may have an opportunity to assist in making Olive oil, in October winemaking. Grounds and location The grounds are made up of approximately 15 acres of Olive groves, and vineyards with fig, sweet chestnut, cherry, peach, mulberry and apricot trees and lead directly on to some beautiful walks, good for serious ramblers and for those just fancying a stroll after dinner. In fact Villa Segreta is an ideal position to allow you to explore all of Mount Etna’s beautiful countryside and experience the untamed countryside. A walk in the spring surrounded by wild crocuses and a host of other flowers is a real delight. There are two restaurants within easy walking distance, one (3 minutes walk) open May-September and great value for pizza etc. The other (5 minutes walk) is open all year around and offers a wider range from Pizza to local specialities - it is very popular with locals. However, upon request the owners can cater for guests, they can provide you with a menu of typical and traditional antipasti, selection of pasta dishes, fish & meat dishes, all made from fresh, local, seasonal produce using Maria's Nonnas family recipes. Shops and other restauarants are a 5 minute drive away in either the Market town of Belpasso, or 7 minutes drive to Nicolosi. One of the most fmaous icecream and sweets bars in Sicily "Condorelli" is about a 6 minute drive. If your intention is to visit the cultural heritage of Sicily, then you will be centrally located to visit Taormina, Siracusa and the so-far undiscovered gem that is Baroque Catania (with some fantastic restaurants!) Owners Jason & Maria live on site and are very helpful. They offer valuable information and knowledge of the local area and attractions of Sicily. Maria is half Sicilian. There are two good restaurants within five minute walking distance and many more just a 5-10 minute drive. There are two good double bedrooms and a cot is also available. A gas BBQ is provided for guests (gas costs extra) Guest access You will have free access to 16 acres of olive groves, an outside bar and kitchen area and of course private use of the lovely pool Other things to note You do need a car for this property and as it is rural a GPS Satnav system is also needed. Only 6 minutes drive from shops and bustling market town, but very secluded. Registration details IT087007C28GAU5RJA